De La Salle’s Charles Greer (21) runs past Pittsburg’s Budha Boyd Jr. (15) to score a touchdown during the third quarter of the North Coast Section Open Division championship game at Dublin High School in Dublin, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
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ALBANY, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Pinole Valley quarterback Maddox Wu (10) runs the ball for a first down in the first half of their North Coast Section semifinal football game at Saint Mary’s High School on Albany, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) ALBANY, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Pinole Valley’s James Gordon III (1) catches a pass against St Mary’s High in the first half of their North Coast Section semifinal football game at Saint Mary’s High School on Albany, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) ALBANY, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Pinole Valley’s Donovan Robinson (8) is tackled by St. Mary’s Michael Lewis (50) after he made an interception in the first half of their North Coast Section semifinal football game at Saint Mary’s High School on Albany, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) ALBANY, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Pinole Valley’s Larry McDonald (2) runs the ball against St Mary’s High in the first half of their North Coast Section semifinal football game at Saint Mary’s High School on Albany, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) ALBANY, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Pinole Valley High celebrate their win against St. Mary’s High in their North Coast Section semifinal game at Saint Mary’s High School on Albany, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
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De La Salle quarterback Toa Faavae (13) runs for yardage against Pittsburg during the second quarter of the North Coast Section Open Division championship game at Dublin High School in Dublin, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) De La Salle’s Chase Tofaeono (60) celebrates after sacking Pittsburg quarterback Jaden Rashada (5) during the fourth quarter of the North Coast Section Open Division championship game at Dublin High School in Dublin, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) De La Salle head coach Justin Alumbaugh yells at a player after a penalty during the fourth quarter of the North Coast Section Open Division championship game at Dublin High School in Dublin, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) De La Salle’s Derrick Blanche (22) fails to make a reception while being defended by Pittsburg’s Lafaele Matakaiongo (42) during the third quarter of the North Coast Section Open Division championship game at Dublin High School in Dublin, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) De La Salle’s Jaden Jefferson (31) holds the NCS first place plaque after defeating Pittsburg during their North Coast Section Open Division championship game at Dublin High School in Dublin, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. De La Salle defeated Pittsburg 30-23. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
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Clayton Valley Charter Head Coach Tim Murphy shows off his nine championship rings as he celebrates with his team after winning their North Coast Section Division Open/1 semifinal football game 21-13 against Liberty High in Concord, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Murphy is hoping for his tenth championship ring. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) On 4th down, and Liberty High’s last play of the game, Liberty High’s Ryan McKendry (8) gets his pass deflected by Clayton Valley Charter’s Josh Rodriguez (12) and Clayton Valley Charter’s Casey Forester (21) in the fourth quarter of their North Coast Section Division Open/1 semifinal football game in Concord, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Clayton Valley Charter quarterback Christian Aguilar (2) throws a pass in the second quarter of their North Coast Section Division Open/1 semifinal football game against Liberty High in Concord, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Clayton Valley Charter’s Daven Amos (0) gets the ball over the goal line for a touchdown as Liberty High’s Deuce Carr (2) tries to tackle in the second quarter of their North Coast Section Division Open/1 semifinal football game in Concord, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Liberty High quarterback Nate Bell (7) fumbles the ball while being tackled by Clayton Valley Charter’s Joey Mourad (9) and Clayton Valley Charter’s A.J. Taua (66) in the first quarter of their North Coast Section Division Open/1 semifinal football game in Concord, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. The fumble let to a Clayton Valley Charter recovery. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Bellarmine College Prep quarterback Nate Escalada (5) throws a past against Wilcox in the first half during the NCS Division II semifinal game at Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Tony Avelar/Special to the Bay Area News Group) Wilcox running back Elijah Walker (31) rushes against Bellarmine College Prep’s Parker Threatt (3) in the first half during the NCS Division II semifinal game at Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Tony Avelar/Special to the Bay Area News Group) Bellarmine College Prep quarterback Nate Escalada (5) celebrates with Zayne St. Laurent, behind, after a touchdown against Wilcox in the second half during the NCS Division II semifinal game at Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Bellarmine won 21-17. (Tony Avelar/Special to the Bay Area News Group) Bellarmine College Prep wide receiver Zayne St. Laurent (9) catches a touchdown pass against Wilcox in the second half during the NCS Division II semifinal game at Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Bellarmine won 21-17. (Tony Avelar/Special to the Bay Area News Group) Bellarmine College Prep players celebrate on the sidelines after a 21-14 victory against Wilcox in the NCS Division II semifinal game at Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Tony Avelar/Special to the Bay Area News Group)
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Archbishop Mitty’s Charlie Butler (8) scores a touchdown on a pass play against Saint Francis in the third quarter during the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs at Saint Francis High School Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Mountain View, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer) Saint Francis’ Junior Fiaui (7) commits a pass interference violation against Archbishop Mitty’s Danny Scudero (10) in the fourth quarter during the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs at Saint Francis High School Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Mountain View, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer) Archbishop Mitty’s Charlie Butler (8) greets Ben Kim (3) after Kim scored a touchdown against Saint Francis in the fourth quarter during the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs at Saint Francis High School Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Mountain View, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer) Archbishop Mitty’s Daniel Barton (57) celebrates with his team after defeating Saint Francis in the overtime during the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs at Saint Francis High School Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Mountain View, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer) Archbishop Mitty’s Ryan Marquardt (4) and Danny Scudero (10) celebrate after defeating Saint Francis in the overtime during the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs at Saint Francis High School Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Mountain View, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer)
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Serra’s Joey Villaroman (28) runs with the ball against Salinas’ Emarrcis Turner (82) in the second half during the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs at Serra High School in San Mateo, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Salinas’ Zach Ball (1) catches the ball against Serra’s Jermaine Barrett (42) in the second half during the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs at Serra High School in San Mateo, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Serra’s Maealiuaki Smith (7) throws the ball against Salinas’ Manny Dorantes (99) in the first half during the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs at Serra High School in San Mateo, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Serra’s Jabari Mann (5) and Serrra’s Timo Poloka (75) hold up their helmets with their team before a game against Salinas during the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs at Serra High School in San Mateo, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Salinas’ Adam Jr Shaffer (9) throws the ball against Serra in the first half during the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs at Serra High School in San Mateo, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Anda Chu is a photojournalist for the Bay Area News Group based in the East Bay. He grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from San Francisco Sate University with a bachelor’s degree in photojournalism. He has been a staff photographer with the organization since 2000.
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